On September 25, 2025, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made an announcement that reopened one of the deepest wounds in Native American history: “We’re making it clear that (the soldiers) deserve those medals. … Their place in our nation’s history is no longer up for debate.” He was referring to the 20 Medals of Honor awarded to members of the U.S. 7th Cavalry for their role in the Wounded Knee…
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